T8 signal may be issued tomorrow, T3 to remain before 6am: HKO
Hong Kong observatory said it will consider issuing the No 8 Typhoon Signal during the daytime tomorrow, with the No 3 Signal will remain until 6am on Wednesday morning.
According to the latest forecast, Nalgae will adopt a track closer to Hong Kong and skirt within around 150 kilometers to the southwest of the territory tomorrow (November 2). The Strong Wind Signal No 3 will remain in force before 6am tomorrow, and No 8 may be issued depending on the local wind situation.
As of 5pm today, Nalgae was estimated to be about 350 kilometers south-southeast of Hong Kong and is forecast to move northwest or north-northwest at about 10 kilometers per hour, edging closer to the coast of western Guangdong.
Under the combined effect of Nalgae and the northeast monsoon, local winds are generally strong, with occasional gales on high ground.
Although Nalgae would weaken gradually, according to the weather watchdog, its degree of weakening remains uncertain.